The Health Department works to promote public health, prevent the spread of disease and prolong meaningful life for all Westchester residents. Staffers inform, educate and empower people about public health issues, connect people to needed health services and ensure the availability of health care.

The department monitors health status to identify community health problems, diagnoses and investigates them and mobilizes community partnerships to find solutions.

The Health Department develops policies and plans that support individual and community public health efforts. The department enforces laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety, including the state and county sanitary codes. The health department also surveys and regulates air and water quality in Westchester.

Narcan TrainingNarcan is a life-saving drug that can revive overdose victims. The Department of Health offers trainings to first responders to administer Narcan through a nasal spray during an overdose. Family members and friends of known addicts can also be trained to administer Narcan.

Measles OutbreakHappiness isn't the only thing spreading at Disneyland right now. A multi-state measles outbreak has been linked to the resort theme parks, highlighting the importance of vaccinations.